Florida Keys Fish Report: King tides are opening new flats over the bay

Big moons, king tides and happy fish. The recent full moon has brought a nice push of permit into the backcountry. Cooler weather has...

Legendary Keys angler Jose Wejebe takes his place in the IGFA Hall of Fame

In an island chain known as a world-renowned sportfishing destination, it takes a supreme level of talent and influence to make a mark. But...

Keys kids will go fishing at the Islamorada Charter Boat Association’s 29th derby this...

The Islamorada Charter Boat Association presents the 29th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Lorelei in Islamorada.  The derby is...

Wounded heroes come to the Florida Keys for some fishing

Twenty-five wounded and disabled U.S. military veterans arrived in Islamorada last week for the 12th annual Fish With a Hero, a four-day experience that...

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Tailing bonefish and chasing tarpon

The summer heat keeps on rolling, and slick conditions have made for some beautiful flats fishing.  Early risers on my skiff have been chasing tailing...
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Sugarloaf Showdown Fishing Tournament Returns

Registration for the 13th annual Sugarloaf Showdown opens Saturday, Aug. 1. In 2025, the tournament reached capacity in less than 48 hours, with a...

FWC offers ‘safety-first’ message during lobster mini-season outreach in Key Largo

Florida's annual mini lobster season opens Wednesday, July 29 at one minute after midnight and ends just 24-hours later, at midnight July 30. That...

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Mahi and snapper bites remain hot

Summer is in full swing across the Upper Keys, and last week reminded everyone what July fishing is really about. You've got to earn...

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Summer heat and the bonefish bite

July in the Upper Keys has been hotter than ever, and so has the bonefish bite. We’re getting into the summer trend of fishing...

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Mangrove snappers stacked on the reef

The mangrove snapper spawn is on. Every summer, between the July and August full moons, our mangroves pull out of the backcountry, the bridges and...